Medical professional treating injured characters.
John is a married man who falls in love with Dreka Langley and lives with her in the Chinese underworld. Years later, he reforms and seeks seclusion in a Chinese monastery, where he meets and adopts Billy. He later wins back his wife, and Billy's romance with his daughter Shirley becomes central to the family story.
Chief justice of the Portuguese colony of Exile, wielding life-and-death power over the local Arabs. He fears a letter written by engineer Richmond Harvey and orchestrates a scheme by sending his wife to Harvey's quarters. After receiving the letter back from his wife, he is overthrown and killed during an Arab uprising.
The older brother of Rex, Franklin is sent by his mother to stop Leila from playing with Rex's affections. Instead, he falls in love with Leila himself. He is gradually drawn away from her by Adele, whose success contributes to Leila losing her confidence.
Wilbur is James Hilton's business partner and is engaged to marry James's sister, Dorothy. He pulls Jen from the water with James after she escapes her island home, gives her money for expenses, and tells her to seek his help if needed. Later, he plans a yacht party before his marriage, inviting John Newton and Alice.
Event coordinator attempting to officiate the delayed ceremony.
A wealthy and powerful man who remains loyal to Helen after her social circle abandons her. He marries her out of necessity but secretly tests her character through financial arrangements and orchestrates a trap involving her former love to reveal his true nature, demonstrating his own noble character.
John Carteret is Moonyeen's intended bridegroom and, many years later, Kathleen's guardian. He carries lifelong grief and resentment after Moonyeen is killed by a shot meant for him, and he tries to separate Kathleen from Kenneth because Kenneth is the son of the man responsible. After Moonyeen's spirit visits him, John changes his mind.
Gerald Shannon is Captain Alan Trent's friend and former comrade in arms. Believing Alan to be dead, he gently courts Kitty and tries to ease her grief. After discovering that Alan is still alive, Gerald puts loyalty before his own feelings by informing Kitty of Alan's return, enabling the couple's reunion.
George Fairchild manages the milk trust of which Jean Blair is president and conducts crooked business. He plans to buy out Jimmy Burke after Jimmy becomes president of the independent milkmen. Jean discovers Fairchild's misconduct and dismisses him; he then plots to poison the independents' milk supply, leading to the conflict at the plant.
Larry is a blind soldier who uses a wheelchair. He and Gloria become close as she reads to him and takes him on outings, and he falls in love with her. When he is short of money, Gloria promotes songs he has written; their success leads him to sign a publishing contract. He ultimately lives with Gloria in a boarding house and accepts the loss of his sight.
Sir Fergus Cassidy has been Aileen Barrett's neighbor for years and loves her. He becomes her chosen bridegroom after she recognizes her feelings for him, and their wedding is arranged.
Wyndham Standing has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Pagan Passions, The Inner Man, The Iron Trail. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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